Bureaucracy is a concept in sociology and political science referring to the way that the administrative execution and enforcement of legal rules is socially organized.
Wildfires Continue to Ravage Washington State, Pacific Northwest and Beyond. Wildfires in various stages of containment continued to consume Washington state Wednesday, with major fires also burning throughout the west in Idaho, California, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. There are 21 fires burning in Washington and Oregon alone, NBC News reports, with an additional 100 just over the Canadian border.
Community and Environment > Air Quality > Smoke From Fires. Outdoor smoke contains very small particles and gases, including carbon monoxide. These particles can get into your eyes and lungs where they can cause health problems. Main sources of outdoor smoke in Washington: Wildfires. Wood stoves, pellet stoves, and fireplaces. Chemical or industrial fires.